Saptapuri Yatra Pilgrimage Seven Holy Multiple: Rama, Krishna, Shiva, Vishnu, Devi, Ganga other
Saptapuri Yatra Pilgrimage Seven Holy Multiple: Rama, Krishna, Shiva, Vishnu, Devi, Ganga other
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Lyrics with Meaning
View lyrics page →Invocation (Mangalacharan)
Original
ॐ नमो सप्तपुरि महोत्साहवे। दिव्य तीर्थमयी पुण्यभवे॥
Transliteration
Om Namo Saptapuri Mahotsahave | Divya Teerthamayi Punyabhave ||
Meaning / Translation
Salutations to the glorious seven holy cities, the divine and meritorious pilgrimage sites.
Ayodhya (Lord Rama)
Original
अयोध्या धाम राम-पवित्रम्, सरयू तट पर दिव्य धामम्। रघुनंदन की पावन नगरी, मोक्ष प्रदान करती सुरी॥
Transliteration
Ayodhya dhaama Raama-pavitram, Sarayu tata para divya dhaamam | Raghunandana ki paavan nagari, moksha pradaan karti suri ||
Meaning / Translation
The holy abode of Ayodhya, purified by Lord Rama, a divine city on the banks of the Sarayu river; this sacred city of Raghunandana grants liberation to all.
Mathura & Dwarka (Lord Krishna)
Original
मथुरा नगरी कृष्ण निवास, द्वारकाधीश का दिव्य वास। यमुना तट पर मुरली मधुर, भक्ति मार्ग का परम सुदृढ़॥
Transliteration
Mathura nagari Krishna nivaas, Dwarakadhish ka divya vaas | Yamuna tata para murli madhur, bhakti maarga ka param sudridh ||
Meaning / Translation
Mathura is the abode of Krishna, and Dwarka is the divine residence of the Lord of Dwarka; the sweet flute played by the Yamuna river makes the path of devotion unshakable.
Kashi & Haridwar (Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu & Mother Ganga)
Original
काशी नगरी शिव की माया, गंगा मैया की निर्मल छाया। विष्णु लोक का द्वार यहाँ, तीर्थों का है सार यहाँ॥
Transliteration
Kashi nagari Shiva ki maaya, Ganga maiya ki nirmal chhaaya | Vishnu loka ka dwaar yahaan, teerthon ka hai saar yahaan ||
Meaning / Translation
Kashi is the divine illusion of Lord Shiva, resting under the pure shade of Mother Ganga; it is the gateway to the realm of Vishnu and the very essence of all pilgrimages.
Kanchi (The Divine Mother)
Original
कांची पुरी में शक्ति वास, देवी माँ का अनुपम प्रकाश। सर्व कष्ट हरती जगदम्बा, भक्ति भाव में पावन अम्बा॥
Transliteration
Kanchi puri mein Shakti vaas, Devi maa ka anupam prakash | Sarva kashta harati Jagadamba, bhakti bhaav mein paavan Amba ||
Meaning / Translation
In Kanchi Puri, the Divine Shakti resides, her unique and incomparable light shining forth; Mother Jagadamba removes all sufferings, the pure Mother within the heart of devotion.
Avanti (Lord Mahakala)
Original
अवंती नगरी उज्जैन धाम, महाकाल का पावन नाम। काल को जो जीत ले वहाँ, शांति मिले जन-जन को वहाँ॥
Transliteration
Avanti nagari Ujjain dhaam, Mahakaal ka paavan naam | Kaal ko jo jeet le vahaan, shaanti mile jan-jan ko vahaan ||
Meaning / Translation
Avanti is the holy city of Ujjain, where the sacred name of Mahakala resides; one who conquers time there finds eternal peace for all people.
Phalashruti (The Fruit of Chanting)
Original
सप्तपुरी का जो नित गाये, मनवांछित फल प्राप्त हो जाये। पापों का नाश हो जाता है, परम पद को पा लेता है॥
Transliteration
Saptapuri ka jo nit gaaye, manvaanchhit phal praapt ho jaaye | Paapon ka naash ho jaata hai, param pad ko paa leta hai ||
Meaning / Translation
Whoever sings the glory of these seven cities daily attains their heart's desires; their sins are destroyed, and they attain the supreme spiritual state.